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Changes to fire ant biosecurity zones

Fire ant biosecurity zones have changed. We'll update the zones regularly according to new detections.

How do the changes affect you?
For residents and tenants

For residents and tenants

Keep your family, friends and pets safe by treating your yard for fire ants.

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For business and industry

For business and industry

Produce, store and move materials legally to ensure fire ant compliant business practices.

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For schools and sports groups

For schools and sports groups

Protect our sports grounds, schools and parks from fire ant infestation.

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Join the fight

Detections of Importance

Fire ants are primarily found in developed area of South East Queensland, with most nests located in and around Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan. Nests detected in areas outside the known infestation area or our operational boundary are considered ‘detections of importance’ due to the impacts they can have our way of life.

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Are you fire ant treatment ready?

Have you locked us out or have pets or hazards that could stop us treating your place? Fill out a property information form so you don’t miss out on treatment.

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What distinguishes fire ants from other species?

Learn what to look for when identifying this invasive pest.

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Fire ant treatment season is underway!

Help us treat your property! Enter your address in our interactive planned fire ant activities map to find out what’s happening in your area.

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The National Fire Ant Eradication Program is a nationally cost-shared program funded by all Australian state and territory governments, and the federal government, delivered by Biosecurity Queensland.

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